The Sooke School District and City of Colwood are consulting the community regarding the development of an integrated Neighbourhood Learning Centre and Arts and Cultural Hub at Royal Bay. The Hub would include one of the districts two proposed new high schools, as well as a performing arts centre to accommodate college level curriculum in a variety of disciplines, including the culinary arts and hospitality industry, green/clean technology and transportation sectors. It would also include a Centre of Excellence for Marine and Coastal Studies and a Centre for Coast Salish Language and Heritage.

What kind of community learning and cultural facilities would best serve you, your family and support local economic development for the sustainability of the West Shore? Please take a few minutes to respond to complete this survey to help guide future planning for SSD62 and City of Colwood.

1.

How old are you?

7-14

7-14

15-19

15-19

20-35

20-35

36-50

36-50

51-65

51-65

Over 65

Over 65

2.

Where do you live?

Colwood

Colwood

Highlands

Highlands

Langford

Langford

Metchosin

Metchosin

Sooke

Sooke

View Royal

View Royal

Other

Other

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3.

How long have you lived in your current home?

For less than 1 year

For less than 1 year

1-5 years

1-5 years

5-10 years

5-10 years

10-20 years

10-20 years

20-40 years

20-40 years

Over 40 years

Over 40 years

4.

An business plan was developed by the Sooke School District and has been supported by area mayors.

It recommends selling the current Belmont School site to contribute approx. $30M toward the building of two new high schools for our rapidly growing community.

Do you support the school board's business plan?

Yes

Yes

No

No

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5.

Our community is growing rapidly and is expected to double in size over the next 15 years.

The WestShore Chamber of Commerce, City of Colwood, Sooke School District, Camosun College and Canadian College of the Performing Arts, along with other community organizations and groups believe that by co-locating a new secondary school with a performing arts, culture and heritage centre, the region will be able to save money while taking action on a number of important community developmentobjectives defined in the award-winning Official Community Plans of Colwood and Langford.

Do you support the integrated vision of the Emily Carr Performing Arts Centre proposal?

Yes

Yes

No

No

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6.

The following recommendations regarding the Centre proposal have evolved out of a decade of comprehensive community consultation.

Please indicate your support of those you see as being a valued part of a Neighbourhood Learning Centre in our community.

Build an integrated Neighbourhood Learning Centre which includes a new 'arts magnet' high school and regional performing arts facility.

Build an integrated Neighbourhood Learning Centre which includes a new 'arts magnet' high school and regional performing arts facility.

Capitalize on the scope of local talent to create a regional cultural destination which supports the community's economic development goals.

Capitalize on the scope of local talent to create a regional cultural destination which supports the community's economic development goals.

Share and celebrate First Nations culture with a Coast Salish Centre of Language and Heritage.

Share and celebrate First Nations culture with a Coast Salish Centre of Language and Heritage.

Collaborate with the Canadian College of the Performing Arts and Camosun College to develop post-secondary Centres of Excellence and Innovation.

Collaborate with the Canadian College of the Performing Arts and Camosun College to develop post-secondary Centres of Excellence and Innovation.

Create youth-friendly public spaces where young people can affordably and appropriately showcase and celebrate their culture and expression.

Create youth-friendly public spaces where young people can affordably and appropriately showcase and celebrate their culture and expression.

Create an outdoor amphitheatre and community spirit square for festivals.

Create an outdoor amphitheatre and community spirit square for festivals.

Incorporate indoor/outdoor spaces linking the Arts to Nature.

Incorporate indoor/outdoor spaces linking the Arts to Nature.

Create an Art Gallery and Craft Museum.

Create an Art Gallery and Craft Museum.

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7.

Studies show that a vibrant and active arts and cultural scene is an important social factor contributing community and individual health. This project aims to support community wellbeing through the Arts, community building and education, in turn saving money on health care costs while sustainably supporting the local economy.

Do you believe arts and culture play an important role in community health and wellbeing?

Yes

Yes

No

No

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8.

How important are the following in your life?

Very Unimportant

Somewhat Unimportant

Neutral

Somewhat Important

Very Important

Music - Live or Recorded

Theatre, Musicals & Performing Arts

Visual Arts & Design

Film, Video & Multi-Media

Books & Literature

Dance

Crafts

Cultural & Community Events

Heritage

Culinary Arts

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9.

How often do you take part in following (as an artist, performer, hobby, participant, audience etc)?

Daily

Weekly

Monthly

Annually

Never

Music - Live or Recorded

Visual Art & Design

Books & Literature

Theatre, Musicals & Performing Art

Film, Video & Multi-Media

Dance

Craft

Cultural & Community Events

Heritage

Culinary Arts

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10.

Which of the following would you like to experience, have more access to or see more opportunity for in the West Shore?

Yes

Some Interest

Neutral

Not Interested

Education & Learning Opportunities

Music - Live or Recorded

Visual Art & Design

Books & Literature

Theatre, Musicals & Performance Art

Film, Video & Multi-Media

Craft

Dance

Cultural & Community Events (attending cultural festivals and special performances)

Visit Historic Site &/or Museum

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11.

What do you like best about the current arts, culture and heritage scene on the West Shore (inc Colwood, Highlands, Langford, Metchosin and View Royal)?